Reception Class 2027-2028

We are delighted that you are considering St John the Baptist for your child’s education. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we warmly invite you to visit us to experience our friendly, caring atmosphere and vibrant learning environment. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to meet our staff, ask any questions you may have, and see firsthand what makes our school special. We encourage you to complete the application form and supplimentary information form (SIF) and look forward to supporting you through the admissions process.

 

Notice is hereby given in accordance with legislation that the governing body as the admission authority for ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL is formally consulting on its proposed admission arrangements for the school year 2027-28.

 As an admission authority, the school is required to consult the following:

a)      Parents of children between the ages of two and eighteen;

b)      Other persons in the ‘relevant area’ (set by the Local Authority) who in the opinion of the school have an interest in the proposed admissions (e.g. local priests, other deanery Catholic schools, etc);

c)       All other admission authorities within the ‘relevant area’;

d)      The Local Authority (LA);

e)      The Education Service of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton; 

 In summary the proposed changes being made to admission arrangements are to accommodate new policies that align with the national Catholic Education Service models and wording, including:

• Making criteria clearer and reducing unnecessary criteria
• Ensuring notes are more succinct
• Adding children of staff
• Deleting pastoral/social need (only if your 2026/27 policy had this, otherwise delete)
• Adding a Certificate of Catholic Practice (delete if not using CCP)
• Removing the reference to parishes (only for model 1’s)
• Removing the need for the SIF to be countersigned

The six-week (minimum) consultation will begin on 09.12.25 with the closing date for submitting comments being 19.12.25.

The proposed arrangements (admissions policy and supplementary information form (SIF) can be viewed on the school website: www address of school website.

Alternatively, if you do not have access to the Internet and you wish to request a printed copy of the admissions arrangements and a response form, please contact OFFICE@STJOHN.BRIGHTON-HOVE.SCH.UK

Comments on the proposed admission arrangements should be sent to ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL by the closing date (latest midnight on 19.12.25).

 

st johns brighton admissions policy 2027 28.pdf

sjb brighton sif 2027 2028.pdf